Mammary to Innominate Arteriovenous Fistula: Endovascular Management of an Anecdotal Complication

Abstract An internal thoracic artery pseudoaneurysm associated with an arteriovenous fistula to the innominate vein is a very rare complication after implantation of a cardioverter-defibrillator. We report the successful endovascular management of this unusual complication.

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Published in:Canadian journal of cardiology 2011-07, Vol.27 (4), p.524.e1-524.e3
Main Authors: Jacques, Frédéric, MD, Dubuc, Marc, MD, Ibrahim, Reda, MD, Joyal, Michel, MD, Bouchard, Louis, MD, Cartier, Raymond, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aneurysm, False - diagnostic imaging
Aneurysm, False - etiology
Arteriovenous Fistula - diagnostic imaging
Arteriovenous Fistula - etiology
Arteriovenous Fistula - surgery
Brachiocephalic Trunk - injuries
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic, Familial - complications
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic, Familial - surgery
Cardiovascular
Death, Sudden, Cardiac - prevention & control
Defibrillators, Implantable - adverse effects
Embolization, Therapeutic
Female
Humans
Mammary Arteries - injuries
Prosthesis Implantation - adverse effects
Radiography
Young Adult
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Summary:Abstract An internal thoracic artery pseudoaneurysm associated with an arteriovenous fistula to the innominate vein is a very rare complication after implantation of a cardioverter-defibrillator. We report the successful endovascular management of this unusual complication.
ISSN:0828-282X
1916-7075
DOI:10.1016/j.cjca.2010.12.049